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3 OnePath Car Insurance PDS and Policy document The purpose of this PDS and Policy document This combined Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Policy document has been designed to help you understand OnePath Car Insurance so you can get the most out of your Policy. This combined Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Policy document contains detailed information on OnePath Car Insurance, including when you are covered, when you are not covered, and maximum cover limits. We have also included a glossary on pages to describe words with a special meaning. To the extent that the content of this PDS could be construed as general advice, it does not take into account your personal needs and financial circumstances. You should consider the appropriateness of the advice, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. When you take out OnePath Car Insurance, we agree to provide the cover described in your current Schedule and in this PDS as well as any Supplementary PDS we may issue. Together, these documents make up the terms and conditions of your Car Insurance Policy with us. We recommend that you read them carefully and store them together in a safe place. Issuers of this PDS OnePath Car Insurance is underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited (QBE) ABN (AFSL ). QBE is a member of the QBE Insurance Group Limited ABN (ASX: QBE). QBE Insurance Group is Australia s largest international general insurance and reinsurance group, and one of the top 25 insurers and reinsurers worldwide. The company has been operating in Australia since 1886 and continues to provide insurance solutions that are focused on the needs of policyholders. OnePath Car Insurance is distributed by OnePath General Insurance Pty Limited (OnePath General Insurance) ABN (AFSL ). OnePath General Insurance is owned by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ), but it is not a bank. This product is not a deposit or other liability of ANZ or its related group of companies and none of them stands behind or guarantees QBE or the product. The insurer takes full responsibility for this combined PDS and Policy document which has been prepared and is provided in accordance with Australian laws only.

5 Section Page Our commitment to you 28 The General Insurance Code of Practice 28 Privacy Statement 28 Updating our PDS 34 Financial Claims Scheme 34 Your responsibilities to us 35 Your duty of disclosure 35 Other conditions when you are insured with us 35 Conditions you must comply with when making a claim 36 Sanctions 36 Glossary 37

6 Simple application process If you are taking out a Policy with us for the first time, simply: Call weekdays from 8am to 8pm (AEST) Visit onepath.com.au If we agree to insure you, you will be provided with a Schedule setting out the details of your Policy. For 24 hours a day claims service Call

7 Why choose OnePath Car Insurance? Our Car Insurance is the hassle-free way for you to comprehensively protect your car, offering a range of benefits including: after accident care benefits use of genuine parts choice of repairer lifetime repair guarantee towing services emergency travel and accommodation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week claims assistance service helpline optional car hire additional benefits protection of personal belongings personal legal liability protection against damage or loss of baby seats and capsules new car replacement cover for keys, locks and barrels choice of agreed or market value pay by the month at no extra cost. Great ways to reduce your premium including: nominated driver option low kilometre option choosing a higher excess. Discover these benefits in full detail in this PDS. 1

8 Choice of cover Our Car Insurance provides cover for your motor vehicle anywhere in Australia. Under this insurance you can choose from three different levels of cover, depending on your needs. Comprehensive cover Provides cover for: loss or damage to your vehicle your legal liability for loss or damage to another person s vehicle or property. Comprehensive cover offers additional Policy options as outlined on pages Third Party Property Damage, Fire and Theft cover Provides cover for: loss or damage to your vehicle by fire or theft only your legal liability for loss or damage to another person s vehicle or property. Third Party Property Damage cover Provides cover for your legal liability for loss or damage to another person s vehicle or property only. 2

9 Insured events If you have a Comprehensive Policy, Third Party Property Damage, Fire and Theft Policy, or Third Party Property Damage Policy, we will provide cover for loss or damage as a result of any events that we have agreed to cover. There are a number of events we will only cover under specific conditions. These are listed on the following pages. When you make a claim and you are at fault: your No Claim Bonus may be reduced, and you will need to pay any excesses that apply. Event Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Accidental damage to your vehicle Fire We will cover your vehicle for accidental damage, including damage as a result of a collision. We will cover your vehicle for loss or damage as a result of fire. We will not cover your vehicle for loss or damage caused by bushfire or grassfire within 48 hours of the start date of your Policy, unless: you took out your insurance with us immediately after another insurance Policy covering the same vehicle ended, without a break in cover, or you had entered into a contract of sale to purchase your vehicle, or a contract to lease your vehicle, and took out your insurance with us for the vehicle prior to taking possession of the vehicle

10 Event Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Storm or flood Theft or attempted theft Vandalism or a malicious act We will cover your vehicle for loss or damage as a result of storm or flood. We will not cover your vehicle for loss or damage caused by a named cyclone within 48 hours of the start date of your Policy, unless: you took out your insurance with us immediately after another insurance Policy covering the same vehicle ended, without a break in cover, or you had entered into a contract of sale to purchase your vehicle, or a contract to lease your vehicle, and took out your insurance with us for the vehicle prior to taking possession of the vehicle. We will cover your vehicle for loss or damage as a result of theft or attempted theft. We also cover theft of the keys to your vehicle and certain items in your car, refer to Policy benefits on pages The theft or attempted theft must be reported to the Police. We will cover your vehicle for loss or damage as a result of vandalism or a malicious act. The vandalism or malicious act must be reported to the Police

11 Liability cover This cover applies if you have a Comprehensive Policy, Third Party Property Damage, Fire and Theft Policy, or Third Party Property Damage Policy. Cover Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Liability We will cover you, a nominated driver, an authorised driver, or passengers of your vehicle, for legal liability if your vehicle or a substitute vehicle is involved in an event that causes loss or damage to someone else s property, or death or bodily injury to other people We will cover liability claims up to $20,000,000 (inclusive of GST) for any event. This amount includes any legal costs that must be paid to defend the claim and any costs awarded against the person who was at fault. We will cover you, a nominated driver or an authorised driver for any liability that arises from: loading or unloading goods the use of your vehicle or substitute vehicle, or any one trailer, caravan or broken down vehicle attached to your vehicle goods falling from your vehicle or substitute vehicle, or using your vehicle or substitute vehicle on behalf of you or their employer, principal, partner or the Australian, State or local government. We will cover lawfully travelling passengers of your vehicle for any liability that arises from being in or getting into or out of your vehicle or a substitute vehicle. We will only cover liability for death or bodily injury when there is no insurance required by law that already provides this cover. If this insurance was available to you and you did not take it, we will not pay the claim. 5

12 Policy benefits As part of your car insurance Policy and depending on the type of cover you have we will automatically cover the following benefits. These Policy benefits are only available if they occur as a result of an insured event. Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Baby capsules and child seats Choice of repairer Emergency or temporary repairs If baby capsules or child seats are damaged while in your vehicle, or stolen from your vehicle, we will cover their replacement cost. You can suggest a repairer, or we can suggest one for you. If we do not accept your choice of repairer, you must still cooperate with us to select another repairer that we both agree on. If your vehicle needs emergency or temporary repairs so that it can be driven or used, we will cover the cost of repairs up to $500 (inclusive of GST) per event. The emergency or temporary repairs must be a result of an event we have agreed to cover. We will need receipts for the repairs Only if you are making a claim for uninsured motorist damage (see page 13)

13 Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Hire vehicle costs following a theft or attempted theft If your vehicle is: stolen, or if it is unsafe to drive as a result of theft or attempted theft we will pay up to $75 per day (inclusive of GST) for up to a total of 14 days for the cost of a hire vehicle from the time the theft or attempted theft occurred. We will only cover the cost of a hire vehicle: until your vehicle is recovered and repaired, or until we settle your claim if your vehicle is a total loss up to a total of 14 days, whichever is the shortest period of time. The hire vehicle must be similar to your own vehicle. You will need to organise and pay for the hire car. We are not responsible for ensuring that a hire car is available. You must also give us a copy of the rental agreement and any receipts for the hire car before we will pay you

14 Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Hire vehicle costs following theft or attempted theft (continued) Personal items in your car We will not cover: loss or damage to the hire vehicle, or any costs to run the hire vehicle including the cost of fuel any insurance excess or other costs, including rental bonds which you may be liable for under the hire agreement any other additional hire costs. If personal items are damaged in an event or stolen from your locked car, we will cover the cost to repair or replace them up to $500 (inclusive of GST). We will only cover loss or damage as a result of theft or attempted theft from a locked car. The theft or attempted theft of personal items must be reported to the Police. We will not cover: money, cheques, financial transaction cards property used for earning an income

15 Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Removal of debris Replacement of keys, barrels and recoding of locks If your vehicle is damaged, we will cover the reasonable costs to remove the vehicle debris from the site where it occurred. If the keys to your vehicle have been stolen, and we accept your claim, we will pay for the replacement of your vehicle s keys and if necessary the recoding of your vehicle s locks up to a maximum of $1,000 after deduction of your basic Policy excess. To be entitled to this benefit: the theft of the keys needs to have been reported to the Police the keys would need to have been stolen by someone other than you, a member of your family, another person who resides with you or someone invited to your place of residence. If your claim relates solely to replacement of keys, barrels and recoding of locks, cover under this benefit does not entitle you to a claim for a rental vehicle or any other additional benefit

16 Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Replacing your vehicle after a total loss If your vehicle is a total loss as a result of an insured event, we may decide to replace your vehicle with a new vehicle. We will only replace your vehicle with a new vehicle if your: car is less than two years old and has not travelled more than 30,000 kilometres car is more than two years old, but less than three years old, and has not travelled more than 50,000 kilometres Towing and transport of your vehicle If your vehicle is damaged in an insured event and cannot be driven or used, we will tow it from the scene of the event to either: a place of safety the nearest repairer any other place we agree to. We will cover the cost of one tow, however if there is more than one tow, we will decide if it is covered. 3 3 Only if you are making a claim for uninsured motorist damage (see page 13) 3 Only if you are making a claim for uninsured motorist damage (see page 13) 10

17 Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Towing and transport of your vehicle (continued) In addition, if the event occurs more than 100 kilometres from your home, we will also cover the cost of transporting your vehicle up to $500 (inclusive of GST). If we do this, we will cover either: transport from the place where your vehicle is repaired, if it is repaired more than 100 kilometres from your home, to your home after the repairs have been completed transport to a repairer in your local area. 3 3 Only if you are making a claim for uninsured motorist damage (see page 13) 3 Only if you are making a claim for uninsured motorist damage (see page 13) Trailers attached to your vehicle If a trailer suffers loss or damage while attached to your vehicle, we will pay the lesser of: the cost to repair your trailer the market value of your trailer up to $1,000 (inclusive of GST). The trailer must be attached to your vehicle at the time of the event. We will not cover the contents of the trailer

18 Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Transport or accommodation when you are away from home If your vehicle is damaged in an event more than 100 kilometres from your home and cannot be driven or used, we will cover the cost of either: transportation for you and your passengers to your home or destination temporary accommodation for you and your passengers for one night up to $500 (inclusive of GST) in total

19 Benefit Description Comprehensive Third Party Property Damage, Fire & Theft Third Party Property Damage Uninsured motorist damage If your vehicle suffers loss or damage as a result of a collision with an uninsured vehicle and we determine that you are not at fault, we will cover the cost to repair your vehicle, including towing your vehicle. The vehicle that caused the damage to your vehicle must be uninsured. You will need to provide us with: the name and current residential address of the driver responsible for the collision registration details of the other vehicle proof that the other vehicle was uninsured. 3 3 Up to $5,000 (inclusive of GST) 3 Up to $5,000 (inclusive of GST) 13

20 No Claim Bonus No Claim Bonus is a discount on the Policy premium awarded for not making at fault claims. Based on the claims lodged during the period of insurance, your Policy s No Claim Bonus will be adjusted when you renew your Policy and this can either: increase (up to our maximum No Claim Bonus) decrease remain the same. If your car is involved in an event, your No Claim Bonus will not be affected if: we decide the event was not your fault, and you provide us with the name, current residential address and vehicle registration of the person who caused the event your claim is for damage caused by a storm or other naturally occurring event. If you make a claim and we decide that you are at fault, your No Claim Bonus will be affected and may be reduced when you renew your Policy. Please refer to page 16 for ways of protecting your No Claim Bonus. 14

21 Policy options Ways to reduce your premium The following optional covers if selected and accepted by us will provide you with a premium discount and will be listed on your Schedule. These covers are only available to Comprehensive Policyholders. Nominated driver option If you choose this option, we will calculate your premium on the basis that your car will be driven by no more than two nominated drivers who are 30 years of age or over. The drivers you nominate will be listed on your Schedule. Under this Policy we will not cover any loss, damage or liability if your vehicle is driven by someone who is under 30 years of age, unless it is being: parked by a parking attendant repaired, serviced or tested used to transport a person in the event of a medical emergency. Low kilometre option If you choose this Policy, your premium will be calculated on the basis that your car will not be driven more than 10,000 kilometres during your period of insurance. If you exceed the 10,000 kilometre limit, you may also need to pay an additional premium. Choosing a higher excess If you elect to increase your excess you will receive a premium discount. Optional covers that can be added to your Policy If you are taking out a Comprehensive Policy, you can broaden the scope of your cover by adding the following options. You will need to apply for this cover, and pay an additional premium. Any options that we agree to add to your Policy will be listed on your current Schedule. These options are available under the Comprehensive Policy only. Hire vehicle following an incident If you have selected this option, and your vehicle is damaged in an event which is covered under this Policy, and we have agreed to pay your claim, we will pay you for the cost of hiring an alternative vehicle while your vehicle is being repaired or if deemed a total loss. We will pay you up to $75 per day: up to 14 days until your vehicle is repaired until we pay your claim whichever happens first. The cover will commence on the date your vehicle is taken to the repairer. We will not pay for: additional hiring costs running costs, including the cost of fuel 15

22 damage to the hire car any insurance, insurance excess or other costs you may be liable for under the hire car rental agreement. We will not cover you under this optional benefit if the only damage to your vehicle is to its windscreens or window glass. No Claim Bonus protection If you select this option, your No Claim Bonus will not be reduced if you make one at fault claim during your period of insurance. To be eligible for this option, you must have a current No Claim Bonus. If you make more than one at fault claim during your period of insurance, your No Claim Bonus will be reduced at the next renewal of your Policy. Windscreen Protection option If you select this option, you will be covered for accidental breakage or damage to your vehicle s windscreen or window glass without you having to pay your basic excess. This option will provide protection for one damaged windscreen or window glass in any one period of insurance. Claims for accidental breakage or damage to your windscreen or window glass under this option will not affect your No Claim Bonus. Lifetime No Claim Bonus protection If you select this option, your maximum No Claim Bonus will not be reduced or affected by any at fault claims you make. To be eligible for this option you will need to: currently have a maximum No Claim Bonus and have had this for at least two consecutive years; and have not had any at fault claims in the last five years. 16

23 Excesses that may apply when you make a claim An excess is your contribution towards the cost of a claim. We will tell you if you need to pay an excess when you make a claim. The following types of excesses may apply: basic excess the basic excess that applies to your Policy which you may have elected, varies depending on the make and model of your vehicle, and the State or Territory in which your vehicle is used age excess applies when the event you are claiming for occurred while your car was being driven by a person less than 25 years of age. This excess is in addition to the basic excess undeclared driver excess applies when the event you are claiming for occurred while your car was being driven by a person not listed on your Schedule. This excess is in addition to the basic and age excess. The type of excess that applies to your Policy and the amount of that excess will be listed on your Schedule. You may need to pay more than one type of excess when you make a claim. You will only need to pay this amount once when you make a claim. An excess will not apply if the event was not the fault of the driver of your vehicle, and we are provided with the contact details of the person who caused the event, including their name, current residential address and vehicle registration, and who they are insured with. 17

24 Exclusions Any cover we provide is subject to the following exclusions. Event, additional, and optional cover exclusions We will not cover: the reduction in value of your vehicle due to its age and condition costs of any part, or parts of your vehicle that wear out repairing or replacing parts that have failed or broken down rust or corrosion in, or on, your vehicle failure of the body and frame of your vehicle, or mechanical or electrical breakdown, unless the failure or breakdown results in damage to your vehicle by accident or fire damage to the tyres on your vehicle that occurs solely by applying the brakes, or by punctures, cuts or bursting of the tyres, and which does not arise from an event covered by this Policy. Liability exclusions We will not cover: penalties, fines or awards of aggravated, exemplary or punitive damages made against you, a nominated driver, an authorised driver, or a passenger events where there is insurance required by law that provides cover for your liability, or it was available to you and you did not take it out liability for any agreement or contract you, a nominated driver, or an authorised driver enter into, unless you, the nominated driver or authorised driver would have been liable without the agreement or contract damage to property that belongs to, or that is in the control of: you, any member of your family who normally lives with you, or any other person who normally lives with you a nominated driver, or any member of the nominated driver s family who normally lives with that nominated driver an authorised driver, or any member of the authorised driver s family who normally lives with that authorised driver any person that you, a nominated driver, or an authorised driver employ however, we will pay claims arising from damage to a residential building that is rented and occupied by any of the above people. personal injury to: you, any member of your family who normally lives with you, or any other person who normally lives with you a nominated driver, or any member of the nominated driver s family who normally lives with that nominated driver 18

25 an authorised driver, or any member of the authorised driver s family who normally lives with that authorised driver any person you, a nominated driver, or an authorised driver employs. General exclusions We will not cover any loss, damage or liability: that occurs outside Australia that does not occur within your period of insurance if there is a special condition listed on your current Schedule that states that there is no cover when the vehicle is driven by a specified person, and that person was driving the vehicle at the time of the event deliberately caused by you, a member of your family, a nominated driver, or an authorised driver where you, a nominated driver, or an authorised driver: had a blood alcohol level higher than the level allowed by law were under the influence of alcohol or drugs refused a test to determine alcohol or drug levels, including a failure to report to a Police station within the legal time frame following an event that requires a drug or alcohol test did not remain at the scene of the event for the time required by law, or until the Police arrived, without any reasonable excuse. However, this exclusion will only apply to you if you knew, or should have known, that the nominated driver, or the authorised driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or had a blood alcohol level higher than the level allowed by law. The law that will apply is the law of the State or Territory where the loss, damage or liability occurred if you have selected the nominated driver option and your vehicle is driven by someone who is under 30 years of age, unless it is being: parked by a parking attendant repaired, serviced or tested used to transport a person in the event of a medical emergency if you have selected the low kilometre option and your vehicle has travelled more than 10,000 kilometres on average per year if your vehicle or a substitute vehicle is being used for: an unlawful purpose hire carrying passengers and you, a nominated driver or an authorised driver get paid for doing so (this does not include a private transport pooling arrangement, or if your employer pays you a travel allowance) 19

26 carrying goods and you, a nominated driver or an authorised driver are paid for doing so any purpose other than that for which your vehicle was made a motor sport that arises from the lawful destruction or confiscation of your property if you have not met your responsibilities to us if your vehicle or a substitute vehicle is: in an unsafe condition, and you knew, or should have known that it was unsafe to use used, or driven by, an unlicensed driver unregistered damaged in an event and you do not take reasonable steps to prevent further loss or damage, including if your vehicle is stolen and then found, and you have been told where it is arising from war or warlike activity (war does not have to be declared) arising from hostilities, rebellion, insurrection or revolution arising from contamination by chemical and/or biological agents which results from an act of terrorism arising from anything nuclear or radioactive. 20

27 Your premium How we calculate your premium Your premium, including any taxes and charges, will be featured on your Schedule. We will base your premium on: the type of cover you have chosen, including any options that you have added whether you have nominated a market or agreed value for your vehicle the excess the value of your vehicle the age, make and model of your vehicle any modifications, manufacturers options or accessories where your vehicle is kept what your vehicle is used for the age, driving experience and claims history of the drivers any special conditions that we have applied. How to pay your premium We offer a range of convenient payment options. You can pay your premium in: one lump sum by credit card or direct debit monthly instalments by credit card or direct debit, at no extra cost. Problems with paying your premium If you cannot pay your premium, please contact OnePath Customer Services immediately on , weekdays from 8am to 8pm (AEST). We may cancel your Policy if: you do not pay your premium you pay your premium by instalments and you are more than one month behind. If you pay by instalments, we may refuse to pay a claim if at least one instalment of the premium is overdue for one month or more. Premiums are also subject to Commonwealth and State taxes and/or charges, including GST and stamp duty, which will be listed on your Schedule. 21

28 Your Policy How to renew your Policy Before your current Policy expires, we may send you an offer to renew your insurance. This offer will include an updated Schedule and provide a premium based on the information contained in your current Policy. You will then need to review the proposed Policy and premium. If you have any questions or would like to change your cover, you will need to call , weekdays from 8am to 8pm (AEST). If you accept the conditions of the new Policy, you then need to pay your premium. If you paid your last premium by instalments, we will continue to deduct payments from your nominated account. If you paid your last premium in one lump sum, we must receive your payment by the due date, otherwise your vehicle will not be insured. How to change your Policy It s important that all the details in your Policy are current and correct so we have tried to make it as easy as possible for you. Step 1 Contact us to change your Policy or update your details Call OnePath Customer Services on , weekdays from 8am to 8pm (AEST). If you replace your vehicle 1. If you replace your vehicle with another vehicle, your cover for your original vehicle will end. If you replace your vehicle within one month of disposing of it, we will provide the same cover for your replacement vehicle for 14 days from the date you take possession of it. 2. If you wish to continue cover for your replacement vehicle, you will need to contact us to take out a Policy within 14 days, or your cover will end. If we do continue the cover, we will advise you of any change to the premium or terms of insurance. Please refer to page 35 of this document for a full list of other responsibilities you must meet when you are insured with us. Step 2 Check the changes After we update your details, you will be sent an Endorsement Schedule. This Schedule includes any changes or variations you have requested and we have agreed to, and any conditions we may have applied to that agreement including any change in premium. 22

29 Step 3 Pay your premium if it has increased We will tell you if your premium has increased. If you pay your premium by instalments, we will adjust your instalments and commence deducting the new amount from your nominated account. If you pay your premium in one lump sum, we must receive your additional payment within one month. How to cancel your Policy If you want to cancel your Policy, call OnePath Customer Services on , weekdays from 8am to 8pm (AEST). We may need your cancellation request in writing. If you cancel your Policy before it ends and provided no claim has been made, we will refund an amount for the unused premium. Cooling off period You have the right to cancel your Policy during the 21 day cooling off period, after its commencement, provided no claim has been made within this period. If you cancel your Policy within this period, we will return to you any premiums you have paid us. 23

30 Claims 24 How to make a claim To help us make the claims process as easy as possible for you, please follow these simple steps for motor vehicle claims. Make sure you have all the relevant information to support your claim We will need: contact details of any other people involved in the event, including their name, current residential address and vehicle registration and who they are insured with any letters, notices or court documents about the event within 72 hours of receiving them you to inform the Police immediately when required to do so by law or when the incident is theft or malicious damage you to not have any repairs done until we give you authority and we reserve the right to choose the repairer you to take reasonable steps to reduce the loss or damage and to prevent further loss or damage. Call us on (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to make a claim Our claims assistance service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so we can give you immediate advice and assistance with your claim. You will need to make your claim as soon as possible, as any delays may reduce the amount that we can pay, or prevent us from paying a claim. To help us assess your claim when you call, we will ask you a range of questions and you may need to: provide proof of ownership of your vehicle, or any personal items, baby capsules or child seats allow us to inspect your vehicle provide quotations from a repairer. At the time of making a claim under the Policy, you must provide us with certain GST information relevant to both your policy and your claim. If you do not provide us with this information we may deduct up to 1/11 of the amount otherwise payable in settlement of your claim. You must not: admit guilt or fault (except in court or to the Police) offer or negotiate to pay a claim admit any liability. How we settle your claim We will decide how we will settle your claim If your vehicle suffers loss or damage (applicable to Comprehensive and Third Party Property Damage, Fire and Theft cover) as a result of an event that we have agreed to cover, we will decide whether to: repair your vehicle replace your vehicle (applies to total loss only. Refer to page 10 for full details)

31 pay you the cost to repair your vehicle pay you the agreed or market value as listed on your current Schedule. If your claim is a liability claim, we may choose to take over the defence of the claim. When we settle your claim, the law that will apply is the law of the State or Territory where the loss, damage or liability occurred. If you make a claim under Comprehensive cover for your car, your No Claim Bonus may be affected. If you need to pay an excess We will tell you if you need to pay the excess to us, the repairer or the supplier. If we settle your claim, we may deduct the amount of excess from the amount we settle your claim for. Where we elect to repair your vehicle If we decide your vehicle should be repaired, you can suggest a repairer, or we can suggest one for you. If we do not accept your choice of repairer, you must still cooperate with us to select another repairer that we both agree on. If we authorise the repairer, we will deal directly with them about payment. This is our Policy on choice of repairer. We will also assist by arranging towing if your vehicle cannot be driven. If we choose to pay you, we will pay you the fair and reasonable costs to repair your vehicle after deducting: any excess any input tax credit you are entitled to under A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act We will make these deductions from any amount that we pay you. When your vehicle is repaired, the repairer may use reusable parts or parts that are not manufactured by a supplier to the vehicle s original manufacturer which: are consistent with the age and condition of the vehicle do not affect the safety or the structural integrity of the vehicle comply with the vehicle manufacturer s specifications and applicable Australian Design Rules do not adversely affect the post repair appearance of the vehicle do not void or affect the warranty provided by the vehicle manufacturer. In repairing your vehicle, we may arrange for a part of the repair to be carried out by a specialist service provider, for example windscreen repairs. We guarantee workmanship of the repairs authorised by us. This guarantee is for the life of the vehicle and is in addition to your statutory rights against the repairer and warranties that you have from the repairer directly. Wear and tear is not covered by this guarantee. 25

32 You may have to contribute to the cost of repairs We are entitled to require you to contribute towards the cost of repairs where the condition or appearance of your vehicle improves as a result of replacing old parts with new parts, repairing existing damage or repainting more than the damaged area. If your vehicle is a total loss and we decide to pay you We will pay you the agreed or market value of your vehicle, as listed on your Schedule, after deducting: any excess any unpaid premium any input tax credit you would have been entitled to under A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 the value of any pre-existing unrepaired damage as determined by us. After we settle your claim for a total loss your Policy comes to an end and no refund of your premium is due. Any salvage becomes our property. We will receive any vehicle registration refund, in states where we are entitled to do so. You will provide us with a signed written authority to enable us to recover this refund. If we decide to replace your vehicle, we will do so with: a vehicle of the same make, model and series, provided it is available locally the nearest equivalent. We will also cover: the dealer delivery fee the first 12 months of registration and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, if applicable on the replacement vehicle. If your vehicle is under finance, we will need written consent from your financier before we can offer you a replacement vehicle. You will need to pay: any excesses that apply any unpaid premium. We will tell you who to pay these to. If your vehicle suffers loss or damage as a result of a collision and we have agreed to provide cover under uninsured motorist damage We will pay you the market value of your vehicle or the cost to repair your vehicle, including towing, after deducting: any unpaid premium any input tax credit you would have been entitled to under A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999, or any input tax credits you would have been entitled to if you had paid to repair or replace your vehicle the value of any pre-existing unrepaired damage as determined by us. For Third Party Property Damage, Fire and Theft or Third Party Property Damage Policies the most we will pay is $5,

33 Customer complaints How to resolve a complaint or dispute Talk to us Our commitment to ensuring our products and services meet your expectations means we value your feedback regarding how we are performing. Our customer care unit is your first point of contact for raising complaints or providing feedback. You can contact us directly via phone, or in writing and we will endeavour to resolve your concerns quickly and fairly. We will aim to resolve your complaint within 15 business days. Phone , weekdays from 8am to 8pm (AEST) Address Customer Care Unit PO Box 1422 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 Escalating your complaint If you are not satisfied with the resolution offered by our customer care unit, you can have your complaint reviewed by a Dispute Resolution Specialist. A final decision will be provided within 15 business days of your complaint being escalated, unless they have requested and you have agreed to give them more time. External Dispute Resolution If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint, or if we ve taken more than 45 days to respond to you from the date you first made your complaint, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), an ASIC approved external dispute resolution body. FOS is a free service that resolves insurance disputes between consumers and insurers. If you wish to access FOS, you can contact them: Phone , weekdays 9am 5pm (Melbourne time) Mail GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001 Website 27

34 Our commitment to you The General Insurance Code of Practice We support the General Insurance Code of Practice. The Code aims to: promote more informed relations between insurers and their customers improve consumer confidence in the general insurance industry provide better mechanisms for the resolution of complaints and disputes between insurers and their customers commit insurers and the professionals they rely upon to higher standards of customer service. You can get a copy of the Code from the Insurance Council of Australia website, Privacy Statement OnePath OnePath is committed to ensuring the confidentiality and security of your personal information. As the distributer of this product, OnePath collects your personal information from you in order to distribute, manage and administer its products and services. Without your personal information, OnePath may not be able to process your application or provide you with the products or services you require. As part of the ANZ group, OnePath manages your personal information in accordance with ANZ s Privacy Policy. A copy of ANZ s Privacy Policy is available on request or may be downloaded from onepath.com.au/privacy-policy In order to undertake the distribution, management and administration of this product, it may be necessary for OnePath and other members of the ANZ group to disclose your personal information to certain third parties. Unless you consent to such disclosure OnePath and other members of the ANZ group will not be able to consider the information you have provided. Providing your information to others The parties to whom OnePath may routinely disclose your personal information include: to QBE, as the issuer of this product an organisation that assists OnePath and other ANZ group companies to detect and protect against consumer fraud any related company of OnePath which will use the information for the same purposes as OnePath and other ANZ group companies and will act under ANZ s Privacy Policy an organisation that is in an arrangement or alliance with OnePath or other ANZ group companies to jointly offer products and/or to share information for marketing purposes (and any of its 28

35 outsourced service providers or agents), to enable them or OnePath and/or other ANZ group companies to provide you with products or services and/or to promote a product or service organisations performing administration or compliance functions in relation to the products and services OnePath/ANZ provides OnePath s/anz s solicitors or legal representatives organisations maintaining OnePath/ ANZ s information technology systems organisations providing mailing and printing services persons who act on your behalf (such as your agent or financial adviser) regulatory bodies, government agencies, law enforcement bodies and courts. OnePath and other ANZ group companies will also disclose your personal information in circumstances where they are required by law to do so. OnePath and other ANZ group companies may disclose information to recipients (including service providers and related companies) which are (1) located outside Australia and/or (2) not established in or do not carry on business in Australia. You can find details about the location of these recipients in ANZ s Privacy Policy. If you do not want OnePath, other ANZ group companies or alliance partners to tell you about products or services, phone Customer Services to withdraw your consent. Collecting sensitive information OnePath will not collect sensitive information about you, such as information about any criminal charges, without your consent. Any sensitive information collected about you will only be used by the insurer to assess your application and if approved, to provide this product. Privacy consent OnePath and other ANZ group companies may send you information about their financial products and services from time to time. OnePath/ANZ may also disclose your information (other than sensitive information) to its related companies or alliance partners to enable them or OnePath/ANZ to tell you about a product or service offered by them or a third party with whom they have an arrangement. You may elect not to receive such information at any time by contacting Customer Services on Where you wish to authorise any other parties to act on your behalf, to receive information and/or undertake transactions please notify OnePath in writing. If you give OnePath personal information about someone else, please show them a copy of this document so that they may understand the manner in which their personal information may be used or disclosed by OnePath and other ANZ group members in connection with your dealings with OnePath/ANZ. 29

36 Privacy Policy ANZ s Privacy Policy contains information about: when OnePath and other ANZ group companies may collect information from a third party how to access and seek correction of personal information how you can raise concerns that OnePath and other ANZ group companies has breached the Privacy Act or an applicable code and how OnePath/ ANZ will deal with those matters. You can contact ANZ about your information or any other privacy matter as follows: GPO Box 75 Sydney NSW OnePath may charge you a reasonable fee for this. If any of your personal information is incorrect or has changed, please let OnePath know by contacting Customer Services on More information can be found in ANZ s Privacy Policy which can be obtained from onepath.com.au/privacy-policy QBE This Privacy Policy applies to QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ABN AFSL , QBE Life (Australia) Pty Limited ABN AFSL , QBE Management Services Pty Limited ABN , Austral Mercantile Collections Pty Limited ABN , Elders Insurance (Underwriting Agency) Pty Limited ABN AFSL , QBE Lenders Mortgage Insurance Limited ABN and Trade Credit Underwriting Agency Pty Limited ABN (we, our and us). We re committed to safeguarding your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information and are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles which are set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Act). Kinds of personal information we collect and hold Personal information we may collect from you includes: your name, address, date of birth and contact details; details of any property you insure; your financial details, if you take out consumer credit insurance, if your insured property is financed as well as when you decide to pay us by direct debit; medical and health information, if you take out travel or sickness and accident insurance or if your claim relates to a sickness or an accident; professional qualifications, if they are relevant to the insurance you take out with us; and your past employment, qualifications, residency status and proof of identity if you apply to work for us. 30

37 Sources of personal information We may ask you to provide us with your personal information if you re: our customer or a beneficiary under one of our customer s policies; involved in a claim as a claimant or as a witness; a customer of one of our business partners or insurance intermediaries; an entrant in a competition or a participant in a loyalty programme or marketing initiative; a business partner, where we may contact you to promote our products and services; a trainee or person using our online training facilities; or an applicant for employment, through our recruitment services provider. In most cases we ll collect personal information directly from you. We ll obtain your consent to collect sensitive information, such as information about your health, unless we re required or permitted by law to collect it without your consent. If you re a borrower and your financial institution has required you to pay for lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) you re not our insured, but we collect your information so that we can assess the risk that you may default on your loan. For more information about LMI and your privacy please visit Purposes for collecting, holding, using and disclosing personal information We only collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information in ways that you d reasonably expect and where it is reasonably necessary for our business, including: issuing, administering and managing insurance policies; processing claims and taking recovery action; working with our business partners and insurance intermediaries; assessing your suitability to work with us; and conducting marketing initiatives and promotional activities. We ll request your consent for any other purpose which you wouldn t reasonably expect. If you choose not to provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to do business with you. Anonymity and pseudonymity There are some circumstances where you may be able to deal with us anonymously or by using a pseudonym, including where you re only looking for general information about one of our products or services or a quote. 31

38 How personal information is collected and held We collect your personal information when you contact us, use our online services, enter our promotions, participate in marketing initiatives, deal with our business partners and insurance intermediaries and when you apply to work with us. Your personal information is recorded in our systems, databases and paper records and is held in secure environments. We may use our related bodies corporate, agents and third party suppliers for data storage services, which may be located outside of Australia. Any personal information you provide over the internet is held securely and isn t retained on our web servers. We use service providers and secure online payment facilities so that you can pay us by credit card. Your details can t be accessed through the internet after your payment has been processed. When you visit our websites we use common internet technologies, such as cookies, to collect general statistical information and to assist you to use our online services. We don t collect personal information from cookies or use cookies for marketing purposes. Disclosure to overseas recipients Sometimes we store or disclose your personal information overseas. The location varies but includes the Philippines, India, Ireland, the UK, the USA, China and countries within the European Union. Where your personal information has been disclosed overseas, there s a possibility that the recipient may be required to disclose it under a foreign law. Where this occurs, such disclosure isn t a breach of the Act. Who we may disclose your personal information to and why We, or our agents, may disclose your personal information to: any person authorised by you; our related bodies corporate, including to QBE s services company located in the Philippines which provides sales, claims, accounting and administration services; mail houses, records management companies or technology services providers for printing and/or delivery of mail and , including secure storage and management of our records; financiers of any property you insure with us, to confirm that your policy is current or where your property is a total loss, to confirm they have a current interest; medical practitioners or health care providers, to establish your medical status, arrange appropriate treatment and services. In an emergency we may also disclose information to your employer or family members; 32

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